This was one of the brands I was looking at! Thanks for the info!

 

I did read the first one already, thanks though. These were all over a grand, just not sure of spend that much yet. I will read the second one, thank you. I recently found a Warn x8000i, in fair condition. Was think of purchasing and cleaning it up. Started looking at the total cost of doing it and wasn't sure it it was worth it.

 

i went with the warn zeon 10s. partially for looks (it sits so low and my bumper practically swallows it), partially because its just a great product, and mostly piece of mind. warn is a great winch and synthetic rope is safer. everything else is just a bonus.

 

Sometimes people pay too much......Inexpensive does not mean cheap/crap......if that was the case, the U.S would still be making electronics like TV's.

I run a Smittybilt XRC10C and it has never left me hangin'. 5 years in New England weather without a cover, original synthetic line and it still pulls my overloaded JKUR anytime I need it. I would buy another one in a heartbeat if I had to. But I think my winch will outlive my JK.

 

gen2 x2o 10k comp here

 

thanks! This is the second XRC suggestion. Seems like a good winch for a reasonable price.

 

I am also looking into what winch to get. Is there any benefit to the synthetic vs steel cables other than the steel can rust? I like the look of the steel better and they are cheaper but it seems everyone goes with synthetic.

 

Synthetic is lighter, stronger and much safer to use. The disadvantages to synthetic are that they are more expensive to replace, can be damaged with rocks and they can deteriorate with prolonged exposure to UV rays so you must keep it covered.

 

Warn recommends you replace your synthetic winch line every year. Does anyone do that? If that was required I would not run synthetic for that reason. I also live in Vegas, and if the sun doesn't eat up the synthetic line, it'll eat up the cover I use

 

Smittybuilt xrc8k, steel cable here. Used it enough to know I can rely on it. Not saying warn isnt good, but the label "the best" is always relative. Steel cable is still used for anything that is important in all aspects of life where applicable. Take care of the cable with maintenance and you'll be fine. Synthetics take much more maintenance to ensure safety and longevity if you actually use it. The simple fact that synthetic is more vulnerable to uv damage and moisture/dust, and that you need to be careful of running it over edges is enough for me to choose steel cable. Both have their pros and cons, all depends on how you use them and how you maintain them. Cable is easier to maintain and less vulnerable to damage. Synthetic is harder to maintain and more vulnerable to damage. If money is tight like it is for most regular people, remember it's better to have a less expensive winch than no winch. The warn vs other brand debate is not as lopsided as warn fans like to make it seem. If that were true there wouldn't be so many non-warn winches out there.